Customer Reviews

Toro 51347 3.5 Amp 11-Inch Electric String Trimmer

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1 star:		(5)

 

 

In general I prefer electric trimmers to gas ones. I don't mind the cord, and they are cleaner and quieter than other styles. I'm looking for a new trimmer - different brand. I used a Weed-Eater brand trimmer for years, and was very happy with it. After losing that one, I bought this one... mistake...

I have used this one for about a year - moderate use in a small suburban Texas yard. It worked well with the original spool. I have fought with the spool & string repeatedly since then. When it is time for a change, the entire mechanism gets stuck together to the point of being unworkable -- will not budge. Screwwdrivers and channel-locks only scrape up the spool worse. The long plastic bar broke in half yesterday when I tapped it on the ground to let out some more line - really cheap construction. Will never buy Toro again.

It's incredible the amount of time I waste manually feeding out the string on this trimmer because the spool becomes essentially frozen. Factor in 20 to 30 minutes per lawn cut wasted just manually feeding out the string. Then there is the string guide, which is a separate item from the spool head and so falls out. Mine is lost. That makes the spool even more disfunctional. Toro should be ashamed to put this product on the market.

It's simple enough for a string trimmer - until you have to get the spool out. Then just throw it in the garbage and buy a new one, because the whole mechanism is frozen. I've only used it three times. Buy another brand, you might have better luck.

This trimmer is the best! I had one previously for over ten years before it wore out. "Bump-to-feed" the line is the way to go! Others that auto feed just waste line and your time. I love this trimmer!

This product is becoming hard to find in local stores. My wife does the trimming and she find this product to be the ideal weight and uses it as "the model" when looking for replacements. We have owned 5 thus far and even gave one to my daughter. Excellent service, delivery time, and overall product for our lawn.

Spool jammed, and a slightly brisker tap to dislodge it shattered the cheap, plastic shaft. The spool wouldn't dislodge even with a screwdriver. Garbage.

Besides having to manually re-feed the string every 2 minutes, the handle snapped from the trimmer on the second use. Into the garbage it goes, along with my $40. Its true that you get what you pay for, however, I would expect a little more durability than less than an hours use out of it. Avoid this trimmer and spend a little more for a more durable brand

Previously had a Weed Eater brand electric weed wacker that was outstanding, and lasted 25 years (!) Finally cried uncle and broke in two seperate places. Wanted to go electric again because I buy electric power tools over gas whenever possible. Don't like buying gas, spark plugs, tune-ups....etc. Bought this unit to replace broken unit. Paid an amazing price for it at my local Ace Hardware. Not disappointed. It's a great unit! Lots of power. Cuts great. Easy to use. Line bump feed works great. Only one complaint worth mentioning that prevented a five star review. It's a little short for taller people. I am 6'1" and have to bend over slightly to use the unit. Lower back gets a little tired from this. Otherwise, I love using it!

This shipped quickly, good price, well packaged, and we love it. It is light and a bit shorter so that it is easy for a woman to use and the average man will find it comfortable to use too. Very happy with it.